Category: Arts & culture

Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte by Garsington Opera

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Garsington Opera at Worsley opens on Friday with John Fulljames’ production of Mozart’s Cos Fan Tutte. World-acclaimed opera star Lesley Garrett takes the role of the scheming maid Despina; Andrea Soare and Kathryn Rudge are the two sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella whose fidelity is tested by their conspiring fiancee, Ferrando… more

Christie’s: Bohemian Slade School Sale

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London – This Summer, Christie’s London will unveil a stellar selection of artworks formerly in the outstanding private collection of the late Edgar Astaire, which will be offered across four sales at Christie’s in June and July 2015. The group comprises works by revered 20th century British artists, including Mark… more

Ikon Gallery, Birmingham

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Ikon is an internationally acclaimed art museum situated in central Birmingham. Houses in a magnificent neo-gothic school building, it is an educational charity and works to encourage public engagement with contemporary art through exhibiting new work in a context of debate and participation. It offers free entry to all. Ikon… more

The Kiss of Light: Florence Nightingale Museum – 12 May – 23 Oct

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To celebrate the International Year of Light, a new exhibition at the Florence Nightingale Museum will look at the contentious history of light therapy. The Kiss of Light: Nursing and Light Therapy in 20th-century Britain opens on Florence’s birthday on May 12th 2015 and centres on the healing powers of light – and… more